- Manufacturer: ARRMA
- Model number: AR480009
- Part number: Z-AR480009
- Product type: Truck Roll Hoop / Body Protection Component
- Scale: 1/8
- Compatible models: ARRMA Notorious 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Stunt Truck (ARA106044, ARA8611V5, ARA8611V6); ARRMA Outcast 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Stunt Truck (ARA106042, ARA106060); ARRMA Outcast 6S EXB AVC 4X4 RTR Brushless Stunt Truck (ARA8710)
- Material: Super-tough composite
- Included components: 1 x Roll hoop moulding, 6 x Roll hoop footing, 2 x Fitting collar, 4 x Roll hoop screw button
- Required additional component: #TD705038 sacrificial screws
- Features: Sacrificial screw mounting locations, universal lighter flint holes (2.2x5mm dimensions), impact protection for truck body roof, scale realism styling
- Lighter flint compatibility: Universal lighter flints 2.2x5mm diameter
- Customer rating: 4.4 out of 5
- Availability: In stock at authorised dealers
- Warranty: As per ARRMA standard parts warranty
Overview
The ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop Z-AR480009 is an essential replacement part and upgrade component for owners of ARRMA's flagship 1/8 scale stunt trucks, including the Notorious and Outcast models. This super-tough composite roll hoop provides both functional protection and authentic scale styling, making it an ideal choice for UK RC enthusiasts who demand durability and realism from their ready to run RC vehicles. Whether you're replacing a worn original component or upgrading your brushless RC truck with enhanced protective features, this composite roll hoop delivers exceptional value and performance.
Designed specifically for high-performance 4WD stunt trucks, the ARRMA roll hoop is engineered to complement the body styling whilst adding genuine scale realism to your RC car. The specially designed construction includes dedicated locations for sacrificial screws, which allows the roll hoop to absorb impact during aggressive driving sessions and stunt manoeuvres. This makes it an excellent choice for bashers and competitive drivers alike who need reliable, long-lasting parts that can withstand the demands of serious RC truck driving.
Customer ratings of 4.4 out of 5 demonstrate the confidence users place in this component. Whether you're running your brushless RC truck on rough terrain, participating in organised RC racing events, or simply enjoying weekend bashing, the ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop provides the durability and aesthetic enhancement that serious RC modellers expect from genuine manufacturer parts.
Key Features
- Super-tough composite material — Constructed from durable composite materials specifically engineered to withstand impacts, crashes and aggressive driving conditions, ensuring your investment in this roll hoop component lasts through countless bashing sessions and stunt manoeuvres without degradation.
- Specially designed roll hoop with sacrificial screw locations — The roll hoop features dedicated mounting points for sacrificial screws that absorb impacts during collisions and tricks, protecting the main body structure and reducing repair costs by taking the brunt of impacts so your truck's bodywork doesn't have to.
- Complements the styling of the body — Engineered to perfectly match the body lines and design aesthetic of your Notorious or Outcast truck, ensuring the roll hoop integrates seamlessly rather than appearing as an aftermarket addition, maintaining your vehicle's scale appearance and visual coherence.
- Adds protection to the roof of the body — Provides a structural protective barrier over the roof area, defending the chassis and internal components from direct impact damage during flips, rolls and inverted manoeuvres that are common in stunt truck driving.
- Adds scale realism — The authentic roll hoop design mirrors full-size vehicle protection systems, dramatically enhancing the scale realism and immersive appearance of your 1/8 RC truck, making it look like a genuine miniature racing or stunt vehicle rather than a toy.
- Universal lighter flint compatibility — Features specially engineered holes that accept universal lighter flints with dimensions of 2.2x5mm, which produce sparks when the vehicle slides upside-down on abrasive surfaces, adding an impressive visual effect to your driving sessions and tricks for a truly immersive experience.
Technical Performance
The ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop Z-AR480009 is manufactured to exacting standards using super-tough composite materials that deliver exceptional durability across all driving conditions. The composite construction has been engineered to maintain structural integrity through repeated impacts, providing consistent performance whether you're driving on tarmac, dirt, gravel or mixed terrain. The specially designed sacrificial screw locations allow the roll hoop to absorb frontal and lateral impacts effectively, spreading force distribution across the component to prevent catastrophic failure and protect the underlying truck body structure. The roll hoop includes one complete roll hoop moulding as the primary component, supplemented by six roll hoop footings that distribute weight and mounting forces across multiple contact points for enhanced stability. Two fitting collars provide secure attachment to the truck frame, whilst four roll hoop screw buttons offer quick-access mounting and adjustment capabilities. The engineering approach ensures that the roll hoop performs as both a protective device and a styling element, with holes precisely machined to accept universal lighter flints of 2.2x5mm dimensions for spark-generating effects. For optimum performance, the #TD705038 sacrificial screws should be used as replacements for the factory-fitted units. The composite material selection ensures the roll hoop resists weathering, UV degradation and the stresses of repeated driving sessions without cracking, splitting or permanent deformation.
What's in the Box
- 1 x Roll hoop moulding (main component)
- 6 x Roll hoop footing (mounting supports)
- 2 x Fitting collar (attachment hardware)
- 4 x Roll hoop screw button (fastening elements)
What You Need to Complete
- #TD705038 sacrificial screws (required for optimal performance and replacement of worn factory-fitted units)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop suitable for both Notorious and Outcast models? — Yes, this roll hoop is designed as a standard or optional part for multiple ARRMA 1/8 scale stunt truck models including the Notorious 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Stunt Truck and Outcast 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Stunt Truck variants, making it a versatile upgrade for various ARRMA truck configurations.
- What makes this roll hoop better than the original factory component? — This replacement roll hoop is constructed from super-tough composite material engineered for long-lasting durability, features specially designed sacrificial screw locations that absorb impact damage, and includes integrated holes for lighter flint effects that aren't always present on original factory components, making it an ideal choice for serious RC truck drivers.
- How does the spark-generating lighter flint feature work? — The roll hoop includes precisely machined holes that accept universal lighter flints with 2.2x5mm dimensions; when your truck slides upside-down across abrasive surfaces like concrete or rough ground, the lighter flints strike the surface and produce sparks, creating an impressive visual effect that enhances the realism and spectacle of your driving sessions.
- Is this roll hoop easy to install on my ARRMA truck? — The roll hoop is designed for straightforward installation using the included fitting collars and screw buttons, making it accessible for RC modellers of varying experience levels; the four screw buttons provide simple attachment points, though you will need to source the recommended #TD705038 sacrificial screws for complete assembly.
- Can this roll hoop be used as a replacement part or an upgrade? — The ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop functions as both a replacement component for worn original parts and as an aftermarket upgrade, offering enhanced durability, improved protection characteristics and the bonus spark-generating lighter flint feature that original factory components may not include.
- What is the purpose of the sacrificial screws? — Sacrificial screws are intentionally designed to break or deform under impact rather than allowing force to transfer directly to the truck's chassis and body, absorbing collision energy and protecting more expensive components; the roll hoop features dedicated locations for these screws to maximise their protective effectiveness.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the ARRMA Truck Roll Hoop Z-AR480009 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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